CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. It is the most common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) a condition where a person’s airway repeatedly collapses or becomes blocked during sleep, causing pauses in breathing.

Here’s the simple breakdown:
  • A CPAP machine uses a small motor to push a steady stream of air.
  • The air flows through a hose into a mask worn over the nose, mouth, or both.
  • This gentle pressure keeps the airway open all night, preventing the stops and starts in breathing.
Benefits:
  • Restores normal breathing during sleep.
  • Reduces snoring and nighttime awakenings.
  • Improves energy, focus, and mood during the day.
Lowers long-term health risks linked to untreated sleep apnea (like high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke).

In short: CPAP therapy is like an air splint that keeps your airway open, helping you sleep deeply and safely every night.

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